I have a problem.
It's called shopping.
Everyday I wake up to go to my job with the intention of working to climb the corporate ladder and build for my future (see adulthood, mortgages, etc.), but a lot of what I earn falls prey to seasonal trends and really, really cute shoes. Most 20/30-somethings can tell you that indulging one's obsession in fashion, technology or travel is almost impossible if you're trying to save for a car, a home, or even worse, going back to school. For those of us who have yet to find the magic money tree it all comes down to prepping a healthy financial plan, which includes budgeting, or conversely, agonizing over the monthly Visa statement.
Periodically, I go through what I like to call "Budget Month". This quarterly adventure takes me to the land of bringing lunches from home to work, staying in on Friday nights, and skimping on any form of shopping altogether. However, how can I avoid the ban of shopping when Autumn Fashion is in full swing and I should be documenting it all on the blog? Exactly, I'm screwed! However, in my quest to find some statement heels for the season, I ran across Zappos.com, the Canadian edition. I'll be the first to admit that the over-organized-flea-market aesthetic of their website is an instant turn-off, but the designer brand deals are too good to pass up.
Oh, you say that you happen to be searching for an affordable pair of leather boots for every day wear? Let me introduce you to David by Charles David's Antic Brush Off boot, on sale for $29.94 USD.
Another pair of Charles by Charles David, the Kid heel, that I couldn't resist posting. For the same price as the Antic Brush boot, you can have these Oxford inspire heels. The stitching detail and overlay adds a rich quality to the shoe, while combining both the appeal of a comfortable pair of english loafers and stacked platforms of a Louboutin shoe. These can go with a cute pair of cigarette pants and a boyfriend cardigan or jacket to complete the look.
The stacked Newton peep-toe wedge by the Michael Kors label Kors, is more of a summer-to-fall transition shoe, but too pretty to ignore. This style holds well for women who need a versatile shoe they can wear at the office but also out and about after work hours. I chose the Khaki color as a compliment to the ever-changing color palette of warm hues for season, but you can opt for a basic black, brown or tan. Even better is the fact that designers are all over the peep-toe trend this Fall, so you can wear these until it's just too cold to bother for the affordable price of $103.95 USD.
Okay, you say you need a break from heels? Let's turn our attention to Type Z's Kit II ballerina flats. While I'm partial to the nude leather model, you could cop these in black, white, silver, zebra, leopard, plaid, patent, denim and ridiculousness. Read to break the bank? $30.65 USD. Don't believe this deal? Yeah, neither do I, but the customer feedback tells no lies.
I highly suggest sorting through the 30+ pages of sale merchandise available. The American version of Zappos carries a greater selection of goods, but remember that if you order from that site you will get charged with lame duty tax as your package crosses the boarder. If your budget permits a little bit of a splurge then you'll find some really key footwear that will take you into fall, albeit in the closet for winter, and back for more come spring. If you're extra patient I suggest that you bookmark your favorites and watch for falling prices, but lay off my size 7's.
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